Mi Concept Phone a.k.a. Mi MIX - the future is here

25 October 2016, 03:07:36

Along with the Mi Note 2 and the Mi VR headset, Xiaomi presented the Mi Concept Phone a.k.a. Mi MIX. It has an edge-to-edge display with a 6.4-inch diagonal size and provides 91.3% screen-to-body ratio. Xiaomi has customized the front camera module, which takes 50% less space and has placed at the bottom bezel. In order to use it as a regular front-facing camera, you can rotate the smartphone upside down. The company has also found a solution for the proximity sensor. The MIX has pioneered the use of ultrasonic sensors to replace the traditional infrared distance sensor. It also employs a cantilevered piezoelectric ceramic sound guide technology to replace the traditional speaker-style handset. In order to save space, Xiaomi uses a hidden virtual button design with custom 17: 9 display, without sacrificing the screen experience. The device has a complete ceramic body, the frame and buttons are ceramic, too. In order to solve the problem with joining the back and front together, Xiaomi employs a tenon-style connection pattern! The gorgeous sleek design is made by one of the world's most renowned designers - Philippe Starck. Specswise, Mi MIX is based on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 chipset coupled with 4/6GB of RAM and 128/256GB of UFS 2.0 internal memory. It is powered by a 4400 mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0 and provides 192kHz/24bit high-definition audio. The smartphone supports 4G+ Cat. 6 networks, NFC, and SAP GPS. It also features a 16MP primary shooter with a dual-tone LED flash and a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. Actually in the top version of the model, the camera and fingerprint sensor are rimmed with an 18K gold ring. Prices are as follows: CNY 3499 (USD 516) for the 4/128GB version and CNY 3999 (USD 590) for the 6/256GB variant. There's a special hand-made leather case designed by ECCO, which is an optional accessory and costs CNY 299 (USD 44).

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